All public schools in Wallington, New Jersey, will see a marked shift in the use of technology this year as the district moves to implement new and more efficient technology practices, according to North Jersey Community News.
As students become increasingly familiar with new technology, many school systems are updating classrooms to give a student access to, for instance, a laptop, an iPad or an HDMI projector to augment and improve traditional methods of instruction deemed antiquated or obsolete.
Albert Pecora, the Wallington Superintendent of Schools, said that he envisions an effective network of communication between parents, teachers and students that will foster an inclusive and comfortable supportive learning environment. A school website, Pecora noted, will allow parents to monitor their child's daily work, providing access to lesson plans, homework, test results and a communicative link with teachers.
"We must foster high expectations for all of us in education and create an environment which promotes learning and a sense of belonging for every student, parent and member of the school community," Pecora said. He asserted that embracing new technology will improve test scores in the district, eventually leading to more state and federal funding for technological and advancement initiatives.
